Part Time Business Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Do you love working in an academic environment? Do you love teaching and mentoring students, helping to shape the future? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty, Business.

Reporting to the Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, the overall responsibilities of the adjunct faculty are to teach Business Management Courses. The position engages students who learn in course areas related to management, and business. This position is designed to help students develop competencies in business.  An adjunct instructor is a dynamic partner to both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with the use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor’s qualifications and availability.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach Business Management courses - Fall and Spring, and summer, if needed.
• Respond to students in a timely manner on issues related to the courses.
• Incorporate business and industry experience to align with the curriculum.
• Align learning and assessment with course outcomes.
• Align curriculum to program outcomes.
• Select and/or create course-learning materials.
• Develop course syllabus including policies and schedules.
• Adapt curriculum to various delivery modalities.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create and manage the learning environment.
• Develop a plan for learning that includes prioritization of competencies.
• Orient students to the course.
• Facilitate engagement (instructor-student, student-content, student-student).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the learning plan for improvement or best practice.
• Use technology to enhance learning.
• Utilize learner-centered instructional strategies.
• Create performance-based assessment plans or implement those developed for the specific class
• Develop performance-based assessment tools or implement those developed for the specific class
• Record and communicate assessment results.
• Provide timely student feedback.
• Use assessment results to identify opportunities for improvement or best practice
• All other duties as assigned by the Division Head

 Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Relevant job-related work experience required.
• A commitment to providing excellence in education, including the ability to present course teachings in such a way that students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and, to increase motivation, to develop a positive self-image, and to clarify their values.
• Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), which normally include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved justifications.
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
• Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned department is highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience in using instructional technology.

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

For faculty employment consideration, a candidate who meets job opening qualifications must provide the following documents with their application:

- A current, fully complete resume or curriculum vitae

- An unofficial graduate transcript

- An application cover letter with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests

- Three current letters of reference.

Following the Human Resources office’s receipt of a candidate’s fully completed application package for a current job opening, then an applicant can be considered for employment, with their application information submitted to the recruiting manager/selection committee for review. 

Any potential hire is contingent upon the FINALIST candidate’s ordering OFFICIAL transcripts of the highest graduate-level degree(s) awarded to be sent DIRECTLY FROM the awarding institution(s) DIRECTLY TO the Shaw University Human Resources Department at 118 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.  Hand-delivered sealed transcripts will not be considered as official – they must be received directly from the awarding institution(s).

Candidates are personally responsible for any potential travel and/or relocation expenses incurred.